Completion of 12 hours of college-level courses, including transfer courses from other colleges and AP credit courses

Submission of essay (minimum of 500 words) which demonstrates student's commitment to continuing his/her education, a description of educational goals, and future career plans

Award valued at $250 each semester, based on availability of funds

Pays for tuition, mandatory fees, and/or books and supplies

Completion of 12 hours each semester

2.5 cumulative grade point average on all college coursework

Robert R. Brown, Jr. Scholarship

Resident of Union County

Must be seeking a degree in a business-related field

Minimum 3.0 GPA on college course-work

Completion of one semester (twelve (12) or more hours) at SouthArk

Enrolled in at least twelve (12) hours each semester

$500 per year ($250 per semester)

Completion of twelve (12) hours each semester

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Steve Cameron Endowed Scholarship

Non-traditional male

Submission of college transcript, or high school transcript if no college completed

Minimum of 2.75 GPA in prior coursework

Based on academic achievement: test scores, grade point average

Submission of test scores (ASSET, Compass, SATs and/or ACT

Must be enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 hours) or as a part-time student (minimum 6 hours)

FAFSA must be completed prior to selection of recipient

Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers or members of the community, documenting evidence of a desire to pursue an education.Essay (minimum of 500 words) which demonstrates student's commitment to continuing his/her education, a description of educational goals, and future career plans.

Preference is given to non-El Dorado Promis students

$1,000 (part-time_ or $2,000 (full-time) each semester, based on availability of funds.

Pays for tuition, mandatory fees, and/or books and suppies.

Tuition, fees, and books not covered by other scholarships or grants.

Based on completion of 6 semester hours each semester (if part-time student) or 12 hours each semester (if full-time student) and a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on all college coursework.

Choral Scholarship (Full Time)

Minimum 2.5 GPA in prior coursework

Based on an interview and audition with music faculty

Enrolled in at least twelve (12) hours each semester

Enrolled in one choir course

Enrolled in one additional music (Prefix MUS) course (instructor may waive this requirement based on level of music proficiency)

Pays for tuition or equivalent amount of tuition(up to seven (13) credit hours) plus up to $100 in music fees

Renewal is based on instructor’s recommendation

Completion of nine (9) hours each semester

Minimum 3.0 GPA in music courses

Minimum 2.5 GPA overall

Choral Scholarship (Part Time)

Minimum 2.5 GPA in prior coursework

Based on an interview and audition with music faculty

Enrolled in one choir course

Enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours per semester

Enrolled in one additional music (Prefix MUS) course (instructor may waive this requirement based on level of music proficiency)

Pays for tuition or equivalent amount of tuition (up to seven (7) credit hours) plus up to $100 in music fees

Renewal is based on instructor’s recommendation

Completion of all music courses each semester

Minimum 3.0 GPA in music courses

Minimum 2.5 GPA overall

Cornerstone General Endowed Scholarship

Completion of six (6) or more hours at SouthArk and have a minimum of 2.75 GPA in prior coursework

Must be enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 hours) or as a part-time student (minimum 6 hours)

FAFSA must be completed prior to selection of recipient.

copy of trans cript submitted with completed scholarship application.

El Dorado Promise scholarship recipients are not eligible.

$250 (part-time) or $500 (full-time) each semester, based on availability of funds.

Pays for tuition, mandatory fees, and/or books and supplies.

Based on completion of 6 semester hours each (if part-time student) or 12 hours each semester (if full-time student) and a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on all college coursework.

Charles E. Cowger Endowed Scholarship

May not be eligible for the El Dorado Promise scholarship

Completion of six (6) or more hours at SouthArk

Minimum of 2.5 GPA in prior coursework

Must be enrolled as a part-time student (minimum 6 hours), or a full-time student (minimum 12 hours)

Award valued at $250 (part-time) or $500 (full-time) each semester, based on availability of funds

Pays for tuition, mandatory fees, and/or textbooks and supplies

Renewal is based on completion of six (6) hours (if part-time student) or twelve (12) hours (if full-time student) each semester

A minimum 2.5 GPA

El Dorado Civitan Golden Door Endowed Scholarship

Applicant must have a disability that is documented by a medical professional or certified educational examiner

Applicant must have a demonstrated financial need

Minimum 2.0 GPA in prior coursework

Enrolled in at least (6) hours each semester (Fall or Spring) and six (6) hours (Summer)

Enrolled in at least six (6) hours each semester (part-time) or twelve (12) hours each semester(full-time)

Available to new and current students

Available to students who are Jaycee members, non-members or immediate family members of a Jaycee; including children, siblings, spouses, and parents. Non-members are encouraged to join, but it is not a requirement

Pays for tuition, fees and/or textbooks, based on availability of funds

Completion of twelve (12)hours each semester

2.5 cumulative GPA on all college coursework

Medical Center of South Arkansas/Betty White Endowed Scholarship

Must be a dependent of a full-time employee or a retiree of the Medical Center of South Arkansas, or an employee of the Medical Center of South Arkansas. A dependent is defined as a spouse, child or grandchild, as certified by the donor

Enrolled in at least twelve (12) hours each semester

Minimum 2.5 GPA on prior coursework

Completion of one semester (twelve (12) or more hours) at SouthArk

Enrolled in a health-related program of study or be interested in pursuing a health-related career

Provide documentation of employment at the Medical Center of South Arkansas

$500 per semester, based on availability of funds

Pays for tuition, fees, and/or textbooks

Completion of twelve (12) hours each semester

A 2.5 GPA

James M. Moore, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

Graduate of a Union County high school

Must be seeking a degree or Certificate of Proficiency in business, education or one of the health science fields

No minimum GPA required; past academic record will be considered

Full time enrollment (minimum of twelve (12) hours each semester)

Demonstrated financial need

Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from teachers or members of the community documenting evidence of a desire to pursue an education

FAFSA must be completed prior to selection of recipient

$500: $250 for the fall semester and $250 for the spring semester

Contingent on a 2.5 GPA each semester

Completion of twelve (12) hours each semester

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Neely Endowed Scholarship

Must be seeking a degree in a business-related field

Minimum 3.0 GPA on college coursework

Completion of one semester (12 or more hours) at SouthArk

Enrolled in at least 12 semester hours each semester

$500 each semester, based on availability of funds

Pays for tuition, mandatory fees, and/or books and supplies

Completion of 12 hours each semester

3.0 cumulative GPA on all college coursework

Dr. Kermit Parks Public Service Endowed Scholarship

Planning a career which includes public service and community involvement

Preferred major in history, political science, or health sciences

Maintain a 2.5 GPA in coursework major and related studies

Must be enrolled in at least nine (9) hours fall and spring semesters

Complete Associate Degree within three (3) years

Must be or become involved in community or political activities

Submit a copy of previous coursework

Submit an essay describing community involvement and activities, political philosophy, and future goals

$300 (full-time) each semester, $200 (part-time) or $100 for a summer session, based on availability of funds

Successfully participated in the dual enrollment program during high school

Completion of a minimum of eight (8) college hours with a GPA of 2.5 in the dual enrollment program or two successful semesters in the Secondary Technical Center programs that do not have college credit courses